The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the area of Critical Media Studies with an opportunity to transition to a tenure-track faculty position.
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences, part of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, has a strong tradition and history of interdisciplinary research and teaching at the cutting edge of critical media research and emerging areas of media and is the home of the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster. This working group brings together scholars from across ASU and various disciplines to collaborate on research, teaching, and activities that explore, identify, and question how media content and devices contribute to shaping social structures, processes, and relationships. The successful candidate will work under the primary mentorship of Dr. Deborah Hall, who is psychology faculty in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences and a member of the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster.
Applications are invited from individuals who are interested in conducting research and teaching within the area of psychology, media studies, communication, or a related field. Thus, preference will be given to applicants with an active or developing research record and previous teaching experience in media-related courses. The successful candidate for this position will also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster.
The program seeks applicants whose professional preparedness and accomplishments are informed by experiences working with and within groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate through prior actions and achievements, a demonstrable commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence that undergird ASU’s charter. Examples of such contributions are research or creative activity focused on empowering underserved populations; teaching, mentorship, and service that increases equitable access; and inclusion in fields where historically excluded populations are underrepresented.
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences will implement an individualized mentorship and career development plan to ensure each fellow is well prepared to succeed in a future tenure-track appointment. Career development and community building will also occur through programmatic support at the ASU Graduate College’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office.
The mission of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) aligns with the values of a metropolitan research university, rooted in the belief that human behavior, social institutions, and culture are best understood through interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate a variety of intellectual and methodological approaches. Our dedicated team of educators, scholars, and staff are committed to embodying the ASU Charter in every aspect of our work. https://newcollege.asu.edu/ssbs
Applications and Inquiries
The initial application deadline is January 3rd, 2025, at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled or closed. A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment. For assistance with your application or position-related questions, please contact tracy.lowder@asu.edu.
Only electronic submissions via Interfolio will be reviewed. All required materials must be submitted at the time of initial application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit all application materials to http://apply.interfolio.com/159554.